Interview

Cider apple orchards and motorbikes
By Megan

Name: Michael Atkins

He was born on 11th October 1968 at Talaton

What are some of the most important / special places for you west of the exe and why?

The quay and the reason is it is a historic waterway of Exeter

What was it like growing up as a child here?

I do not go school here. But I enjoyed are lessons at Cylst Vale and the teachers were fun.

What are you most treasured memories of living here. My free time at school was spent playing sports ad at home helping my dad building a houses.

How has the area changed in your lifetime.?

My dad grew up in villages around Exeter. Whimple was great fun playing in the cider orchards at thorverton my dad had a big garden where he rode his motorbike.

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